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Hail history for Ocean City, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ocean City on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jul 1, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Ocean City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ocean City in the last two years.
Hail days near Ocean City by year
When hail season peaks near Ocean City
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Ocean City
Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocean City (0 mi from Ocean City)
Jul 1, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Petersburg (9 mi from Ocean City)
Jul 27, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Seaville (9 mi from Ocean City)
Aug 10, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Somers Pt (3 mi from Ocean City)
Sep 9, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Scullville (5 mi from Ocean City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ocean City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF1 | Strathmere 6 mi from Ocean City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ocean City
27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ocean City since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 24, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Egg Harbor Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Strathmere 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Seaville 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Dolphin 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Petersburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Northfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Palermo 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Palermo 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Somers Pt, Seaville 2 wind reports |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Marmora 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Ocean City; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Ocean City.
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